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by geyes30
Tue Jun 30, 2015 8:25 am
Forum: Buy and Sell
Topic: WTS :Skywatcher Star Adventurer Astrophotography Set [SOLD]
Replies: 6
Views: 3065

WTS :Skywatcher Star Adventurer Astrophotography Set [SOLD]

I've a full set of star adventurer astrophotography set with counterweights and all. The set is black in color. I bought it about 3 months ago from McGill. This sells for 600 bucks there. I'll let go of it at 450 dollars. Just picked up a Nexstar set so cannot justify keeping both. Cosmetically in g...
by geyes30
Fri May 29, 2015 8:06 am
Forum: Buy and Sell
Topic: WTB : Celestron Nexstar 6SE
Replies: 8
Views: 3535

Re: WTB : Celestron Nexstar 6SE

I plan to use a 0.5X focal reducer so that helps a little. I have been trying to catch some DSOs using video astronomy, and have been able to just barely see the Ring Nebula. However, it took me hours trying to get it into field of view because I was trying to star hop and there weren't too many ref...
by geyes30
Thu May 28, 2015 11:06 pm
Forum: Buy and Sell
Topic: WTB : Celestron Nexstar 6SE
Replies: 8
Views: 3535

Re: WTB : Celestron Nexstar 6SE

I'll also consider the Meade ETX 125PE, for, say, 4-500 bucks? I want something that has goto. I've been trying to star hop but finding DSOs is proving terribly difficult in our light polluted skies. If anyone has ideas I'll appreciate them too!
by geyes30
Thu May 28, 2015 4:24 pm
Forum: Buy and Sell
Topic: WTB : Celestron Nexstar 6SE
Replies: 8
Views: 3535

Re: Wtb Celestron Nexstar 6se

Thanks for the heads-up! I'd rather not buy such items from the US, and over eBay, though. :P Never know what might happen during shipping.
by geyes30
Thu May 28, 2015 1:45 pm
Forum: Buy and Sell
Topic: WTB : Celestron Nexstar 6SE
Replies: 8
Views: 3535

WTB : Celestron Nexstar 6SE

Looking for this scope, full set. Budget around $1,000. Pm me if you have one! Cosmetic condition unimportant.
by geyes30
Wed Apr 08, 2015 5:22 pm
Forum: Astrophotography
Topic: Mallincam to lend?
Replies: 0
Views: 3949

Mallincam to lend?

Hi, Does anyone have a Mallincam that I can borrow for a week or two? I am considering buying one from the US but want to see what it is capable of in our neck of the woods before committing. The model I am looking at is the Micro-EX or Micro Super, though I wouldn't mind testing any model just to g...
by geyes30
Thu Sep 07, 2006 12:42 am
Forum: General Astronomy
Topic: Light Pollution!
Replies: 4
Views: 3513

Light Pollution!

Hi all, I am interested in bringing the issue of light pollution to the authorities. I wonder if anyone has done this before? I am also writing for an undergrad international journal and will consider writing something based on the response I get from the authorities. In order for this to be product...
by geyes30
Thu Aug 17, 2006 11:45 pm
Forum: Astronomy Events & Observation Sessions
Topic: Rare Clear Skies
Replies: 3
Views: 2572

Hello!

I stay in Woodlands. I can't really see the sky now that I am back home (HDB design really needs to improve!). It was nice, windy and clear just now. :)

Rgds,
Cyrus
by geyes30
Thu Aug 17, 2006 10:53 pm
Forum: Astronomy Events & Observation Sessions
Topic: Rare Clear Skies
Replies: 3
Views: 2572

Rare Clear Skies

Hey! It's a rare clear night. If you haven't looked out the window today, you might want to consider taking your telescope out for some observations. :) With my naked eyes I was able to spot Antares, Jupiter and no less than 20 stars (unfortunately only a small portion of the sky was not interrupted...
by geyes30
Wed Aug 09, 2006 6:14 pm
Forum: Buy and Sell
Topic: Light Pollution Reduction Filter 0.965"
Replies: 6
Views: 3424

Unfortunately, my focuser itself is 0.965". What luck!

Rgds,
Cyrus